I came here because WALLACE SPEARMAN spoke about it. On ready set go with Justin gatlin

@dwayneplummer12

Ай бұрын

Same

@JOURNALJOTANDJIVE

Ай бұрын

Same 😂. I'm watching the podcast and came to my phone to find this race!

@TammyKayMac

Ай бұрын

Same😂😂😂

@dewayanejohnson1620

Ай бұрын

Same here😂

@nellhenry5699

Ай бұрын

Same I'm trying to find the brussel race but nothing

Pretty surreal watching a talent-packed race like this over a decade later. Xavier exhibits all this promise but to my knowledge never really runs another time like this. Meanwhile, several of the contenders he bests here go on to become Olympic medalists and WR holders. Performance is such a fickle thing and destiny is even stranger.

@elijahebbert6884

5 жыл бұрын

That's deep

@kemybolt

5 жыл бұрын

I agree with you, also Francis Obikwelu was at the time of the race only one who got any medal, he was silver medalist in Athens 2004 in 100m, he never really runs that good

@Jaybrown223

4 жыл бұрын

Wallace spearman

@jamezkpal2361

3 жыл бұрын

Injuries

@BrayoFitnessTrainer

3 жыл бұрын

Hot Sauce & Injuries

Probably one of the few times ever Bolt & Gay ran in same race and neither won.

@lesterorie6137

3 жыл бұрын

As I saw your comment I recalled the Kelsinki World Championships when Bolt and Gay were in the 200m final and neither won. I remember that Gatlin won, Wallace Spearmon in second, John Capel in third, Tyson Gay in fourth, and Bolt pulled up with a hamstring and finished last although he was nineteen at the time..........................

@auburnmann3630

2 жыл бұрын

LaShawn as well! Lol, 2006 was a while ago

Two years after this race, nothing was the same.

This is best 200m lineup ive ever seen

This was a top class field no doubt

Xavier Carter (The “Marcus Dupree” of track), age 20 in this race, had Bolt’s number. They were close to the same age, with Carter being about 8-9 months older. Carter had just won the NCAA 100m & 400m dashes and then drops the 2nd fastest 200m (it was 2nd fastest when the race was conducted back in 2006) race in 19.63. ***Don’t quote me on this but I think Carter was undefeated against Bolt*** Carter had range from 100m to 400m and I think history would be different if he’d maintained his focus on track. Prodigious talent in X-Man.

@kwezimashapa6425

Жыл бұрын

I've heard from Rae Edwards who does RaesTake that Carter could've been a generational talent like Bolt. Not saying he would've been like him, but we could've had 2 legends running in the same era

@tluci

5 ай бұрын

​@@kwezimashapa6425what happened to him. Why didnt he succeed?

@BelieveINBroward954

Ай бұрын

​@@tlucistreet life

@tluci

Ай бұрын

@@BelieveINBroward954 damn. didn't he have mentors to help him out?

@BelieveINBroward954

Ай бұрын

@@tluci gotta want it for yourself

So weird seeing Bolt lose. So dominant over his career

No prelims in Lausanne, an annual invitational meet on the Golden League/Diamond League tour. XC had great physical potential, but attempting to compare him to a 2007-2013 Bolt, by using this race, then extrapolating over time, is a fool's errand. Not only are improvements in elite sprinting difficult to predict, even tiny improvements at this level require; an elite work ethic, an almost religious off track zeal in one's lifestyle, subtle improvements in mechanics, a dedicated mental focus (on and off the track) and luck with injuries, ALL must merge to remain consistent and/or improve at this level of competition. Combine XC dislocating his knee in the 200m semis @ the USTAFF nationals in 2007 and a series of off track criminal lifestyle choices, combined to end a potentially fabulous career. Track is littered with such stories. Research the life of 800m phenom David Mack, for a fascinating cautionary tale. Mack's 1985 time of 1:43.35, still makes him the 5th fastest American man all time, But, life long gang affiliations, even when a member of the LAPD (after injuries ended his track career in '87), led Mack to be convicted of armed robbery (14 years in prison) of over $700K. DM was also suspected (but never charged) in the murder of The Notorious B.I.G..

@GreyBeard_Fit

2 жыл бұрын

X-Man was undefeated against Bolt. I fully agree with what you have stated. With that said, X-Carter had just won the 100m & 400m at the NCAA meet and then dropped this 19.63 at age 20. He was the most talented overall sprinter I’d ever seen at that age, 20 in this race. Watch when he blows by Bolt and how Bolt looks over in despair. Bolt was intimidated by X-Man due to their prior race history.

@RoyJohnson-gz8bs

Жыл бұрын

​@@GreyBeard_FitThey only race omw time you big idiot It's really impressive considering bolt was very injury prone especially during 2004-2006 that's not opinion that is a fact 2. Xavier was 8-9 months older than bolt 3. Xavier before and after didn't run this fast ever again

Last 50 meters he was running so fast his limbs almost couldn't keep up the rhythm. Legendary dash to the line.

Bolt was running 19.88 at 19 years old, what a beast! Prodigy from birth.

@forrestgump3909

2 жыл бұрын

Knighton running 19.49 at 18: 🗿

@GreyBeard_Fit

2 жыл бұрын

X-Man was only 8 months older and ran 19.63. Bolt never beat X-Man head to head.

@skamakaze701

Жыл бұрын

@@GreyBeard_Fithe raced him like once 💀

@RoyJohnson-gz8bs

Жыл бұрын

​@@GreyBeard_Fityou are one dumb bastard They only race one time. Also last time I checked Carter was 8 months older than bolt. Bolt already holds the fastest time record for his age group. Another thing did Carter ever run another 200 Meyer race like this hmm that answer is no Bolt next year 19.75 and then 2008 19.31 and the rest is history.

@Nyasalands_Finest

Ай бұрын

​@@skamakaze701Wrong! 5-0 to Carter

I remember watching this a few years ago and being shocked at his extreme top speed it’s sad how his career turned round though.

xavier without doubt had the potential to run a mid 19.4 or even faster

After passing the 150m on the bend in 14.9 Xavier Carter maintained his top speed for the last 50 meters of the race. That takes a lot of strength.🔥🔥🔥

XAVIER CARTER WAS A BEAST!!!!!!!!!!

It was clear that Tyson Gay had no idea Xavier Carter was coming up on him on the outside because he really had slowed down. That's why you always need to sprint through the tape. 🤔

And Carter was in lane 8! Gatlin story about him training with Carter and all he heard was the power when Carter foot touch the grass was insane.

that was back when Bolt was a mere human

Two years later, little did they know that the man running in lane 7, named Usain Bolt, would eventually transcend into a legendary and unparalleled sprinter, solidifying his position as the greatest of all time.

@Skippygoesharder

Ай бұрын

why the corny cinematic comment? It’s KZread

@SeeMe-vf1yv

Ай бұрын

@@Skippygoesharder I just wanted to add a bit of flair to the comment and highlight the dramatic rise of Usain Bolt. His journey is truly inspiring, and I thought it deserved a bit of a cinematic touch.

Aftee Atlanta '96 in no races there were these times In this race started an escalation of times under 20" until Bolt record 19.19

i've wondered the same. he had so much raw talent.

Bolt showed class by giving Xavier his respect 🙏🏿

That Achilles injury ruined the Xman..

this was a crazy fast final

Damn. I would've loved to see Xavier in the 08 Olympics.

For a second I thought this was a joke until I realized they were in their warmups.

i did some research and i believe if he was still running he would be a big star like bolt but i guess no one will never know if he could beat bolt now cause bolt is crazy fast now

@chuckmorton8823

Жыл бұрын

wrong

so many big names in here

True story. We'll keep the secret to ourselves.

Amazing

"THIS IS X!! IMA TEAR YO ASS UP!!"

What is Carter doing nowadays? He had so much potential

@chuckmorton8823

Жыл бұрын

Languishing in a jail somewhere

@tluci

5 ай бұрын

​@@chuckmorton8823what did he do??

Had Carter not fucked up in life he would be the fastest man alive

@royjohnson5913

2 жыл бұрын

what ?

@GreyBeard_Fit

2 жыл бұрын

Folks that haven’t followed track don’t understand how X-Man used to dominate Bolt and they were almost the same age. X-Man was undefeated against Bolt. Sadly, he lacked the discipline and focus to maximize his potential.

@RoyJohnson-gz8bs

Жыл бұрын

​@@GreyBeard_FitThey only race one time how the fuck is that dominate. You are delusional Get that lack discipline and and focus bullshit excuse Bolt around this same time frame your so called Xavier beat was injury prone and lack discipline Bolt said it himself he wasn't motivated in his early professional career. But guess what bolt push pas that and accomplished great things Unlike Xavier Bolt could have ran way faster than 19.19 Back scoliosis problem his entire career, injuries in 2009 car crash, 2010 sore Achilles tendon, 2011 hamstring injury, 2012 hamstring injury, 2013 hamstring injury, 2014 hamstring injury, 2016 hamstring injury, 2017 bolt was pressure by his fans to run another year despite being less motivated to run I have not even get to the slowing down, untie shoe lace 2008 100 meter, poor start 2012 100 meter, 2009 100 meter looking around to see where Tyson gay is at. Bolt also eat alot of nuggets which would be considered unhealthy for athletes during the Olympics and still was able to break the world record. Bolt had more talent in the sprints than Carter. No way in u know what that Carter ever beat bolt in the 100 meter. 200 Meter no Chance.

@tluci

5 ай бұрын

​@@GreyBeard_Fit what happened to him?

before the Drugs kicked in

nd he did it all in Lane 8. Crazy, i have no idea why tf he stopped running

@alexgoldberg1849

7 жыл бұрын

Me neither. Watching this guy compete would hype up me and my buddies. Was sure a world record/gold medal was in the cards. But this was possibly his last fast race. Pretty haunting how that happens. Like, one second he's on everyone's radar and then the next he's off the map

@BreuckelensFinest

5 жыл бұрын

Lane 8 is the best and fastest lane! I never understood why people say that lane 8 is a bad lane. If you're concentrating on others then you're not going to run fast. Lane 8 you just focus on you & your race. Lane 1 is the slowest lane for obvious reasons, it's tighter & the most curvature & obviously lane 8 has the least curvature.

@GuapoSantana

5 жыл бұрын

He didn't 2 different jail stints

he took it easy first then after the curve he used the power

今見ると凄い豪華なメンバーだな

I never seen some one comeback on Tyson gay like this

literally. Back when his blood resembled that of a human

He would’ve definitely challenged Bolt. Things just didn’t work out for him. Happens like that sometimes. He had personal and legal issues

The X-Man!! He was so dominant in high school

@chuckmorton8823

Жыл бұрын

and now a criminal

injuries drugs and jail now he is so messed up

so weird seeing usain bolt getting beaten like that !!!

wtf , at time was it rule to t-shirt be in the pant ...??

well when he was still a teenager

🥰♥️🥰♥️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

his last great race

Why are the two guys standing by the finish line celebrating at 5:20

@user-ty5em5lh6g

4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing. They are probably in charge of the meet and happy with the time. Faster times ran on the track means that people will want to continue racing on that track. Switzerland doesn't really produce any elite top track athletes, so for organizers of the sport who love it and want to keep hosting the meet...and they get whatever clout comes along with it.

@ahmadm4397

4 жыл бұрын

@@user-ty5em5lh6g Thanks man

They´re running at 4:56

He was giving a chance to be great and he wasted it.

@TheBlamus

9 жыл бұрын

what happened?

@Marqu3sTUBE

8 жыл бұрын

he stopped running

@BrayoFitnessTrainer

3 жыл бұрын

Hot sauce complications

@Nyasalands_Finest

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBlamus He had a bad archillies injury that messed up his career

Palm bay high alum. Like me

@ceobonner

8 жыл бұрын

same, class of 02, you?

X-Man!

Why the dislikes for?

tell bolt to tuck his shirt in. The cute guy in lane one leaves little to the imagination. From where did Carter come from?

carter is lsu product

What happened to Xavier???

@anthonyclarke2253

8 жыл бұрын

The US really could've used this guy. What a waste.

@eseperro213

8 жыл бұрын

Noah Carpenter For what?

@staceyabel6440

6 жыл бұрын

Tonatihu Gutierrez x man is my homie ..he shld of been the best but bad choices in life

@MrKarlozz

6 жыл бұрын

pearl brown How is he doing now?

@BreuckelensFinest

5 жыл бұрын

@@staceyabel6440 How so? What bad choices did he make in life?

xavier was only 20 and i heard this guy binged on junk food too so who knows

I'll let you figure it out. Carter probably ran 100/200/400 prelims & semis before this race, while Bolt simply ran 100/200. Thus, Carter would destroy Bolt in the 200m if he dropped either the 100 or 400. Carter went to prison not too long after this race, which Bolt and all the others sprinters worldwide celebrated, and continue to be thankful for.

@orvillebennett9504

4 жыл бұрын

You are stupid

@FreshUF

4 жыл бұрын

orville bennett Thought provoking, insightful post. If I’m stupid can’t imagine what that makes you. 🤡

@orvillebennett9504

4 жыл бұрын

@@FreshUF your post was not thoughtful nor insightful, endless speculation and projecting into others

@FreshUF

4 жыл бұрын

orville bennett You clearly don’t have anything to add to the conversation, and dug up a post from 8 years ago. The structuring of KZread has changed since 8 years, so you don’t even know what the complete conversation looked like. You are a troll and add nothing to the discussion. Get lost.

@GreyBeard_Fit

2 жыл бұрын

X-Man had the most potential of any sprinter I’d ever seen at this juncture when he ran this 19.63. He’d just won the 100m & 400m at NCAA’s in June of 2006, a few weeks before this race. Dude was scary with his talent.

exactly can yu imagine yu dnt know that yu would out run them

LOL, You have no clue... Carter would destroy Bolt. If you want to talk about a superhuman, Xavier Carter is just that.

@royjohnson5913

2 жыл бұрын

what ? Are u crazy Bolt was only 19 years old in this race

what the hell happened to this guy?

what the hell happened to this guy?!

bolt before the drugs

@MrPebbles316

8 жыл бұрын

bolt was 19 years old in this race you know right?

@royjohnson5913

2 жыл бұрын

Capiten10 shut the fuck up with that dumbass comment

@tommysimpson7459

Ай бұрын

Folks like you have a real shitty mind set

how the hell do u believe carter can destroy a man that run 19.19. usain bolt was only 19 at the moment there. and wat made u feel carter would even get that faster. i sure if tyson gay would have went to jail too u would say the same thing smh.

@greatdim1910

4 жыл бұрын

Carter is just a year older than Bolt. It's possible he could have beaten bolt

back when usain bolt was a show off

First.

Usain is slow.

None

i dont believe carter could ever run a 19.19... stop talking like a fool

@GreyBeard_Fit

2 жыл бұрын

He ran 19.63 at age 20 after having just won the 100m & 400m at NCAAs a few weeks earlier. He was 8-9 months older than Bolt. If Bolt could go from 19.88 at age 19 to 19.19 explain to me how you can deduce that X-Man did not have the potential to go from 19.63 at age 20 to 19.19 or faster if he’d kept his focus on track?